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Dr. Greg Rhee Publishes Study, Featured by ABC News
The UConn Department of Public Health Sciences congratulates Greg Rhee, PhD, on his recent research publication in JAMA Pediatrics and national media recognition by ABC News. Published on October 12, 2026, the study, titled “Estimates of Anxiety Symptoms Among US Adolescents,” examines the prevalence of anxiety symptoms among adolescents in the United States, highlighting... Continue reading→
Public Health Happening – First Days & Fresh Starts
The latest issue of our Public Health Sciences newsletter is now available! This interactive PDF allows you to: Click directly to different sections Watch embedded videos Explore links to articles, events, and resources We encourage you to take a look and explore all the work happening across our department—from research and community engagement to student... Continue reading→
New Study Links Air Pollution to Heart Disease via Cell Aging
A new paper in Science of The Total Environment from PhD student Nicholas Pellegrino and Dr. Chia-Ling Kuo explores how air pollution may contribute to heart disease. They worked with colleagues Breno S. Diniz, Ying Zhou, Richard H. Fortinsky, George A. Kuchel, and Doug Brugge. The team: Pellegrino led the analysis and drafting. Kuo, who... Continue reading→
The Work Behind Healthier Communities
When most people think about public health, they think about the outcomes: healthier communities, disease prevention, clean air, safer workplaces, and access to reliable health information. What often goes unnoticed are the people behind those efforts. Public health professionals work across research, healthcare, government, nonprofits, education, and industry to address complex health challenges and improve... Continue reading→
New Research Reveals Hidden Pollution Risks Associated with BMI
Not everyone faces the same health risks from air pollution. New research from the UConn School of Medicine found that excess abdominal fat, measured by waist size rather than BMI alone, may make people more vulnerable to the harmful effects of ultrafine air pollution. Researchers also found that people with higher levels of visceral fat... Continue reading→
Behind Connecticut’s Public Health Headlines
Every fall brings headlines about viruses, outbreaks, and vaccine updates. What you don’t always see is the public health workforce behind those stories. Here are four things happening in Connecticut this fall, and what they reveal about careers that protect our communities every day. Read our latest edition of Your Dose of Public Health today! Continue reading→